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A severe throat infection, usually caused by a Streptococcus strain, resulting in fever and marked exhaustion.
septic sore throat
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An infection of the throat caused by hemolytic streptococci and marked by fever and inflammation of the tonsils. Also called strep throat.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus
Synonyms: streptococcal sore throat, strep throat, streptococcus tonsilitis, throat infection
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